The Black Spaniard by L.L. Holt (the owner of this Web site) was published in 2016 by Unsolicited Press. The novel deals with the bell curve of self-confidence, despair, self-sacrifice, and enlightenment which is the hallmark of the human condition. Set in late 18th century Vienna, The Black Spaniard asks why do we suffer and offers as a possible response a period in the life of Ludwig van Beethoven. This work of fiction is available at amazon.com and BN.com and other booksellers.